> I've been following this thread with interest.  My front crankshaft seal
> has been leaking for quite a while and from reading this thread I wouldn't
> have to remove the engine to replace it, just the transmission.  Does
> anyone see any problems with that plan? (No exhaust system removal -
> Yea!!!)

No problem with this approach, but you wouldn't have had to remove the exhaust
anyway.  The exhaust should be attached only to the engine and should come down
as a unit.  If it is attached to the body, you've got problems coming.

-Karl

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 Westfalia Weekender  "Beverley" - 194K miles
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